Watch Lady Camden's amazing drag ballet performance

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  • čas přidán 3. 04. 2022
  • Fans of Ru Paul’s Drag Race will immediately recognize season 14's majestic contestant Lady Camden in this dance profile directed by filmmaker Luke Willis. I Don't Need a Reason is one of six collaborative short films, which Willis has directed to accompany specific episodes from the current season. This film is also the only film that shows Lady Camden untucked and out of drag as Rex Wheeler.... contiue reading on www.nowness.com/series/just-d...
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  • @cenart9944
    @cenart9944 Před 2 lety +959

    She's an icon, she's a legend and Camden IS THE MOMENT

  • @skincarewithaustin
    @skincarewithaustin Před 2 lety +864

    Everything about this was beautiful. The editing, the videography, the choreography, the music, Lady Camden, the ballerino, the outfit, that grand room, the voiceover message. I wish it were longer!

    • @uamsnof
      @uamsnof Před 2 lety +4

      I feel that way about all of Camden's stuff. More please

    • @Bairindo
      @Bairindo Před 2 lety +1

      I loved the dichotomies of:
      -Drag: expressive clothing, brighter/colorful/taller/luxurious space
      -Non-drag: monotone clothing, darker/single light/monotone/shorter/industrial space
      Like, we can make simpler assumptions of what the meaning of this is. But it can also mean so many other things, which makes it artistically really beautiful!

    • @wbtothey
      @wbtothey Před 2 lety +2

      @Tiago Baenre you do realize that dancers can in fact dance together beautifully without actually having intimate or sexual relations 🤷‍♂️🙄

    • @carolebell6550
      @carolebell6550 Před 2 lety +1

      She is breathtakingly gorgeous! Does she dance on pointe?

  • @avacummings1953
    @avacummings1953 Před 2 lety +476

    I just realized that she was a company Member at my ballet school in Sacramento. 🤯my favorite part about this was the port de bras it was so intimate! It’s always the little details that make a performance great! Well done

    • @amazedpanda6815
      @amazedpanda6815 Před 2 lety +5

      Love your name

    • @mattoneill1272
      @mattoneill1272 Před 2 lety

      you own a ballet school?

    • @avacummings1953
      @avacummings1953 Před 2 lety +3

      @@mattoneill1272 oh no sorry I meant the one I dance at 😅

    • @nobodyatall139
      @nobodyatall139 Před 2 lety +3

      @@amazedpanda6815 pls-

    • @vanessawhitneypro
      @vanessawhitneypro Před 2 lety +2

      @@avacummings1953 He knew what you meant, Ava... Such a cool story... And, agreed, the port de bras was perfection. Keep dancing!

  • @nkishor7590
    @nkishor7590 Před 2 lety +221

    This actually made me tear up. The narrative, the ballet, the choreography and the music. Everything just came together with a beautiful explanation for the love of dance and its connection to Rex Wheeler...Lady Camden. You give people a sense hope and understanding by simply being you. New change, never stop. Continue to share your light with the world.

    • @uamsnof
      @uamsnof Před 2 lety +3

      Rex Wheeler. That is the coolest name.

  • @iZonama
    @iZonama Před 2 lety +53

    We need a lady Camden and Brooklyn Heights collab. Can you imagine... Ugh just gorg

  • @sueparras6028
    @sueparras6028 Před 2 lety +160

    Alot of people don't realize how incredibly strong you have to be in ballet. Not only strong but graceful and agile all at the same time. And Lady Camden is all of the above and just beautiful too. If Willow Pill doesn't win I hope that then it will be Lady Camden. They are both so awesome in very different ways. 👍💯✌🇨🇦😎🇺🇦

  • @esmieadele8865
    @esmieadele8865 Před 2 lety +27

    this was breathaking.. as a disabled person who did ballet for 10 years as a kid im crying... i miss dance so dearly and Lady Camden moves beautifully!

  • @careybeal2614
    @careybeal2614 Před 2 lety +1

    The vulnerability when he’s Rex! It’s amazing

  • @giggles7179
    @giggles7179 Před 2 lety +37

    That small moment at 2:24 when her partner lifts her just the smallest amount so her toes just barely brush the floor. That's the romantic moment every queen dreams of. They may not be aware of it - or even remember it - but seeing it, their breath catches but for a moment and a tear may collect on their waterline. Just to know there's somebody that can lift you up and catch you. That's beauty.

  • @OnceUponLater
    @OnceUponLater Před 2 lety +2

    This and Denali’s ice skating to Otherside by Beyonce are so powerful to me without any of the cheekiness or camp that we do still love about drag. Brav!

  • @coollizard4493
    @coollizard4493 Před 2 lety +165

    Lady Camden once again proves her legend status! This whole piece is filled with emotions that I never thought I could feel, so naturally it just made me weep my eyes out. Incredible job!

    • @olgabee9157
      @olgabee9157 Před 2 lety +2

      придумала балет

    • @coollizard4493
      @coollizard4493 Před 2 lety +1

      @@olgabee9157 согласна полностью

  • @Katielovegood44
    @Katielovegood44 Před 2 lety +3

    "You went to a ballet boarding school, and still had to come out to your family?"
    Made me laugh!!

  • @pearpenguin
    @pearpenguin Před 2 lety +179

    Her runway was graceful and elegant as always. I just wish she had thrown in one or two classical ballet spins to really wow the judges. Maybe not possible in heals? At least she was safe to slay another day. This was beautiful.

    • @user-nw5fh4fi5w
      @user-nw5fh4fi5w Před 2 lety +13

      yea you can’t do turns in heals since it involves coming up and down on the ball of your feet

    • @nousername6911
      @nousername6911 Před 2 lety +17

      I think she was surprised when the judges praised her look. Maybe she thought the ballet thing was redundant and michelle would ask her to show versatility, that’s why she didn’t want to highlight it even more. Or maybe i’m reading too much into it 😅

  • @pocky1624
    @pocky1624 Před rokem +1

    The fact that No one is acknowledging that she preformed a whole Pas De Deux IN HEELS!!! astounds me

  • @l0venntworld
    @l0venntworld Před 2 lety +213

    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before

  • @adrienneroy1705
    @adrienneroy1705 Před 2 lety +38

    Rarely do you see someone so emotionally intelligent yet able to bring so much humour and lightheartedness to the world like Camden does. Her beauty reminds me of my own, and I think that’s really special

  • @kris.mac.
    @kris.mac. Před 2 lety +199

    both versions were wonderful, but when you were natural the beauty of the dance dominated and and was breath taking

    • @carolinapbc604
      @carolinapbc604 Před 2 lety +3

      It is the makeup, Camden does drag, she is on RPDR currently

    • @irisbjones
      @irisbjones Před 2 lety +21

      agree. the feet of any dancer completes the line and the heels just inhibited the movement. Would have loved if the costume part was exactly the same but in ballet slippers instead of heals. but still such a lovely film and very well danced by both. bravo.

    • @nataliedahling
      @nataliedahling Před 2 lety

      Absolutely breathtaking

    • @margauxf4321
      @margauxf4321 Před 2 lety

      @@irisbjones Absolutely agree. I didn't even need a pointe shoe, as would be customary with the costuming... A slipper, or even nude/pink sparkly ballroom shoes that are split sole and meant to point. When she points in those pleather heels, it looks like the shoe is going to come off/doesn't fit/frog feet... It's so distracting from such a beautiful story and the otherwise gorgeous costuming, lighting, and set. Besides the shoes and close-up shots of the power outlets, you really feel like a part of her fantasy living her best life in that era.

    • @sandra-jones
      @sandra-jones Před 2 lety

      @@margauxf4321 how do you know they are pleather?

  • @ColinSinclair61
    @ColinSinclair61 Před 2 lety +1

    Dancing can make you feel beautiful in a way that has nothing to do with the way you look

  • @ronycamacho7132
    @ronycamacho7132 Před 2 lety

    Not only did ballet give her hope, but that fine ass dance partner. But no on a serious note, I didn’t know this side to her, it’s truly passionate and exquisite.

  • @ZariDV
    @ZariDV Před 2 lety +5

    Wow and I thought the runway presentation was stunning. This performance was breathtaking. The stripped down version was so intimate and emotionally raw while the full glam version felt glitzy and fabulous. Beautiful in two very different ways.

  • @quenepacrossing4675
    @quenepacrossing4675 Před 2 lety +100

    From the bottom if my heart, i want you to win so bad!! This was gorgeous.

  • @magicalmagehimiko
    @magicalmagehimiko Před 2 lety +100

    the winner of season 14 slaying as always 😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @dovegoddess1100
    @dovegoddess1100 Před 2 lety +1

    I actually enjoyed watching Lady out of drag (Rex) performing ballet more so than when she was in drag. Simply because when out of drag I can really see her form better. Truly a strong and amazing performer. Hope to see more of Lady/Rex's ballet videos 💙

  • @Ink_farm_art
    @Ink_farm_art Před 2 lety +1

    Lady Camden had me at "MAXINNE!!"

  • @karmaxxl7945
    @karmaxxl7945 Před 2 lety +1

    I love Lady Camden's Calm Confidence,
    You Go Girl!

  • @URAUNTSANDI
    @URAUNTSANDI Před 2 lety +2

    Camden Truly embodies TALENT….a true icon

  • @peedubu
    @peedubu Před 2 lety +6

    Luke Willis produced a beautiful beautiful video about a beautiful person. Gorgeous filmography.

  • @NoraDesmond897
    @NoraDesmond897 Před 2 lety +1

    This was beautifully done. I felt it that just the two of them without the outfits had more impact. (My opinion)

  • @888kawehi
    @888kawehi Před 2 lety

    This is so beautiful wtf. The tight and effortless elegance of lady’s dancing body is INSANE not to mention her dance partner- they are so fluid water is jealous.

  • @8jaime8
    @8jaime8 Před 2 měsíci

    This is beautiful, but the fact that those heels are stopping him from pointing his toes, it’s killing me. Has has such lovely lines aside from the shoes forcing his feet into that awkward position.
    In any case, the athletic gifts of male-male partnering opens up so many possibilities as far as choreography goes. I love seeing it explored like this.

  • @NasrinZzzz
    @NasrinZzzz Před rokem

    1:07 I don't know why but the way Brits say "hope" with their beautiful accent gives me really hope

  • @redsquirrel6131
    @redsquirrel6131 Před 2 lety

    Brings a whole new meaning to her "drag is on pointe"
    This really is lovely tho. Good for her.

  • @absolute-creature
    @absolute-creature Před 2 lety +30

    I feel like finally understood what I feel like when I'm dancing, the world just makes sense, I'm not scared anymore, I'm on top of the world, I am the most beautiful and delicate creature in the world, and I feel like i could take the world by hands, it just makes me feel alive

  • @subbtopp
    @subbtopp Před 2 lety +4

    what abeautiful film, We're loving Lady Camden in Uk.She sweet adorable brave and fierce.

  • @TheGarynorman
    @TheGarynorman Před 2 lety +1

    My favorite queen dancing to one of the greatest pieces of music ever? Perfection! All the best to you, Lacy Camden. Xoxo

  • @akumayoxiruma
    @akumayoxiruma Před 2 lety +1

    The song is called "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy.

  • @sashamorvan2172
    @sashamorvan2172 Před 2 lety +18

    She's so beautiful and graceful, Camden you're a superstar

  • @darrylestano
    @darrylestano Před 2 lety

    Talent, poise, versatility, camp, wit, congenial, and the list goes on.

  • @anidatequila7352
    @anidatequila7352 Před 2 lety

    When she was walking in the air. So breathtaking.

  • @lucasraines
    @lucasraines Před 2 lety +3

    Lady Camden is absolutely captivating, especially here where she’s in her element.

  • @jamesdefrance2043
    @jamesdefrance2043 Před 2 lety

    Lady Camden provides that escape for those of us who don't have her talent.

  • @SarahMJordan
    @SarahMJordan Před 2 lety +1

    Lady Camden makes me cry in a good way 💚

  • @CobaltHaze
    @CobaltHaze Před 2 lety +17

    This was poetry in motion! My only complaint is why was it so short? More please 💃🤸🕺

  • @CuriousCatAtHome
    @CuriousCatAtHome Před 2 lety

    Lady Camden's grace is stunning.

  • @hannah3146
    @hannah3146 Před 2 lety +1

    She is seriously the most graceful and beautiful drag queen. Seriously I love her

  • @fmaries7000
    @fmaries7000 Před 2 lety

    I had an amazing dance instructor that would tell us, "you didn't choose to dance...... Dance chose you....." ❤️❤️❤️

  • @twobluestripes
    @twobluestripes Před 8 měsíci

    Holy shit, I absolutely love this piece out of drag even more than in drag! It’s a really beautiful pas de deux. I would love to see Rex dance live one day, as Rex or as Lady Camden!

  • @Dan-sv3kz
    @Dan-sv3kz Před 2 lety +33

    this resonated with me..... I cried. Thank god I found dance, drag and Lady Camden... you are my Rugirl

  • @carolynpowtheactor
    @carolynpowtheactor Před 2 lety +2

    One of the most sensitive, evocative and beautiful ballets I’ve ever seen. Bravo.

  • @poi_99
    @poi_99 Před 2 lety +3

    SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL I’M CRYING

  • @gesumin
    @gesumin Před 2 lety

    2:23 had to rewatch this part multiple times because it was just so good

  • @carmeltinnes3508
    @carmeltinnes3508 Před rokem +1

    I keep coming back to watch this video again and again. It's so beautiful and tells so eloquently a powerful story.

  • @Chelsea_Danger
    @Chelsea_Danger Před 2 lety +5

    I could watch Lady Camden dance for hours. She's just so mesmerizing.

  • @franciscandiyey
    @franciscandiyey Před 2 lety +28

    wow camden! you're a true talent! a true super star!

  • @cristianramos-tovar1701
    @cristianramos-tovar1701 Před 2 lety +3

    I was wanting A SIGN from the DRAG GODS to help me making CHOICE for who I want to win. LADY CAMDEN is my SUPER QUEEN!

  • @davidargiro8306
    @davidargiro8306 Před 2 lety +1

    Once again, amazed at Lady Camden and the talent that you possess. This is beautiful, as are you! You're a winner baby! Why are you in Sacramento?? Come to L.A. Your star is waiting for you Lady Camden. Please know that 2 of your biggest stans are here. You have stolen our hearts & we cannot wait to see what is next for you!! AWESOME!

  • @Maria-cu3qs
    @Maria-cu3qs Před 2 lety

    a fellow ballerina here. sadly i dont dance anymore but i love ballet and i understand. Rooting for you

  • @giovanninasuluh
    @giovanninasuluh Před 2 lety

    That has to be one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I'm blown away by the majesty of it all. I just wish the link in the description actually worked so I could read the remainder of the synopsis.

  • @inikristian
    @inikristian Před 2 lety +3

    Why am I so emotional watching this 😭

  • @loissage3630
    @loissage3630 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful, I don’t need a reason to love everything about Lady Camden.

  • @kayetaylor5551
    @kayetaylor5551 Před rokem

    I'm actually crying!!! I saw this first on the pointe shop and I cried bubbles of snott and everything...so so beautiful...she is so strong elegant and graceful

  • @PBWK
    @PBWK Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutely love seeing both her in and out of drag. It's like watching a spinning crystal in sunlight and moonlight. I'm in love!

  • @teresadutton9020
    @teresadutton9020 Před 2 lety

    when you find something that feeds your soul, it is truly joyful..

  • @myasantos9147
    @myasantos9147 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg such amazing talent i love her the way her body express every single moment

  • @erikaalmeidavega78
    @erikaalmeidavega78 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely LOVE this, a stunning video in every sense of the word!! The beautiful choreography, the music, Camden's voiceover, the intimate filming/editing, the different feelings this piece evokes in drag/without... For me, Lady Camden is the icon, the legend, the moment & without a doubt the true winner of RPDR Season 14!! xx
    😍💜💃💐🌟🩰👑🏳️‍🌈

  • @themosteliteyoutuberintheu3162

    Lady Camden you such a talented queen with a big personality, I hope to see you on all stars someday.

  • @pictureperfect3211
    @pictureperfect3211 Před 2 lety

    This is giving CONDRAGULATIONS YOU’RE WINNER of Rupauls Drag Race season 14!

  • @leopoldo4561
    @leopoldo4561 Před 2 lety

    Theres a video shot underwater titled "AMA" where shes dancing under water and its so breathtaking and. Beautiful, the most beautiful thing ive ever experienced where you are left crying and without words to explain the beauty of it, this here gave me the same vibes as well. Loved it!

  • @Laura-sy4dp
    @Laura-sy4dp Před rokem

    I love that your performances are expressions of truth and freedom. You don't need to hide behind an alter ego because you show yourself through. Believe me, you have not hardened. I know that pain, but all I see is beauty. Thank you for making life beautiful.

  • @RandiJ26
    @RandiJ26 Před 2 lety

    I love watching her upper body move with such effortless grace & beauty 🥰

  • @anarey-oktay2683
    @anarey-oktay2683 Před 2 lety +1

    #TeamLadyCamden Just give her the crown already!

  • @wriris6708
    @wriris6708 Před 2 lety +1

    On top of all of the craziness of ballet she is also TUCKED absolute icon

  • @Ihearyoucawing
    @Ihearyoucawing Před 2 lety +2

    Such a beautiful performance Lady Camden. Well done! This touched my heart. We need more of this.

  • @danielwaynemiller
    @danielwaynemiller Před 2 lety

    Lady Camden is such a star.

  • @mollycblaeser
    @mollycblaeser Před 2 lety +1

    Lady Camden is my personal pick to win this season. Willow Pill is a close second.

  • @sachay_away
    @sachay_away Před 2 lety

    I kinda wish I didn't stop dancing :( it used to make me so happy..
    Camden is so talented and she dances so beautifully 🥰

  • @JoshyJosh
    @JoshyJosh Před 2 lety

    Holy shit, she's probably taking the crown this year!

  • @athao214
    @athao214 Před 2 lety +4

    WHY ISN’T THIS LONGER??? This was so poetic and beautiful 💜💜💜

  • @rturnofthefungi
    @rturnofthefungi Před 2 lety +15

    this was insanely beautiful oh my god

  • @DeadMusic081
    @DeadMusic081 Před 2 lety

    So basically if World of Wonder was Riot, Lady Camden's Tutu Too Much look is a Legendary Look since it has it's own cinematic ♥️💜♥️💜

  • @kellyrepassy2417
    @kellyrepassy2417 Před 2 lety

    Oh Lady Camden…. I adore you and your art! Thank you for displaying beauty and sharing your talent with the world. My hope is that you have joy and love in your life and you feel loved. Keep being you!

  • @fraaansus
    @fraaansus Před 2 lety +2

    Hearing her story while watching this beautiful video... I am not crying! Someone poked my eyes🤧

  • @jamiemullens9878
    @jamiemullens9878 Před 2 lety +9

    I loved watching this. One of my favorites from Season 14.

  • @khevinenriquez8292
    @khevinenriquez8292 Před 2 lety

    Lady Camden is THE MOMENT!!!! 💕

  • @mrs.captfife1894
    @mrs.captfife1894 Před 11 měsíci

    You are such a beautiful ballet dancer and I love that you are in heels instead of on pointe. Please never stop dancing because it brings me joy (especially as I am no longer able to dance)

  • @bluestivy9975
    @bluestivy9975 Před 2 lety

    she's genuinely so stunning...my goodness

  • @mackelliotschaefer
    @mackelliotschaefer Před 2 lety

    I have chills. She is a true talent and beautiful inside and out.

  • @mattoneill1272
    @mattoneill1272 Před 2 lety +1

    when a beautiful human finds their talent then its pure art worth showing! pure class with kindness

  • @tinglyfish4
    @tinglyfish4 Před 2 lety

    Ending with a twirling dab - no choice but to stan!

  • @roguephoenix
    @roguephoenix Před 2 lety +11

    #TeamLadyCamden
    like michelle said, as well as other reviewers of the show, she's just a star.

  • @heatherjackson1427
    @heatherjackson1427 Před 2 lety +1

    You are beyond RuPaul AMAZING!!💗💗💗

  • @kevincournoyer4789
    @kevincournoyer4789 Před 2 lety

    I have 1 word to say " BEAUTIFUL "

  • @hebg1989
    @hebg1989 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful, my favorite from S14

  • @audhdcreativity5899
    @audhdcreativity5899 Před 2 lety

    I don't want my daughter to take ballet, but I do want her to watch/learn this gorgeous dance ♡ I know she would feel each beautiful trill of music and how these dancers turn it into a harmonic duo of sweet, light, tender movement, a spiralling love story in flight ♡ thank you for this video!

  • @rogeriobraga5214
    @rogeriobraga5214 Před 2 lety

    OMG... That´s so beautiful... Lady Camden stoled my heart.

  • @becp488
    @becp488 Před rokem

    Gorgeous. Beautiful dance, beautifully shot, beautiful message. Lady Camden is so talented.

  • @homehelpheart7440
    @homehelpheart7440 Před 2 lety

    Stunning! The out of drag version was also quite sensual.

  • @TheZizamie
    @TheZizamie Před 2 lety +3

    Genuinely, this is just... a really good video.

  • @matthewtavolacci9930
    @matthewtavolacci9930 Před 2 lety

    manifesting her being this season’s winner

  • @QSandoreBeaute
    @QSandoreBeaute Před 2 lety

    The stilletorina herself 😍😍😍😍